Concrete Leveling
We use the latest techniques and materials to ensure that our leveling services are long-lasting and cost-effective. Contact us today for a free estimate and let us help you achieve a level and stable surface!
What we are providing
Concrete slabs around the home often shift or begin to crack. This is normally caused by slab settlement: when concrete moves because the soil below can no longer support the weight of it. This is most often caused by erosion or changes in the soil composition due to excess moisture. Ann Arbor Concrete Leveling uses a concrete leveling method called slabjacking. Slabjacking is a minimally invasive process that can lift or level concrete slabs back into place with minimal interference with the area around it. This method allows for a clean and timely repair.
How we do Concrete Leveling
Mudjacking has been used for many years to lift and level concrete, using a cement mixture that is pumped under slabs to give them support. While this method is effective, it does have drawbacks. At Ann Arbor Concrete Leveling, we have chosen to use a polymer injection technique that uses polyurethane foam to lift and level concrete. This option has advantages over using the traditional cement option of mudjacking, including:
- Polyurethane is lightweight compared to cement
- Polymer injection requires smaller holes in the concrete
- Polyurethane cures in about 15 minutes; cement can take days
- Polyurethane is eco-friendly and bonds with soil for a solid surface
Our method is quicker than mudjacking with less damage to the concrete, yet it still can last for decades and is safe for the environment.
Unfortunately, slabjacking with a polyurethane foam is more expensive than mudjacking. But for most homeowners, it’s worth the added expense because it’s something you only have to do once. Because mudjacking uses a variation on concrete, it breaks down and erodes the same way your concrete slab does. Polyurethane foam does not decompose; unless the ground below the foam erodes, the foam will keep the slab in place indefinitely.
The curing time for slabjacking is minimal. The polyurethane foam sets up quickly and cleanly. Unlike other fill materials, the foam solidifies within minutes; a patio can be walked on almost immediately, and you can drive on a garage floor within half an hour.
There may be cases where the concrete can not be lifted or leveled due to to much damage or erosion and an alternative solution must be utilized. Our team of experienced professionals will work with you to come up with a concrete repair or replacement solution that fits your needs.